TEAM MICHIGAN | Special Olympics USA Games Update | June 25, 2026

USA Games June 25
The final full day of competition at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games was one to remember, as Team Michigan added 10 more medals to its total. To date, Michigan athletes have earned 56 medals this week, with more anticipated tomorrow.
In Athletics, Molly Hincka delivered a historic performance, winning gold in the 10,000-meter race while setting a new USA Games record with a time of 53:39, breaking the previous mark of 55:54. Kassidy Harding captured gold in the running long jump and added a bronze medal in the 100-meter dash. Sammie Thum earned silver medals in both the shot put and 100-meter dash, while William Seelbach claimed silver in the 100-meter dash and Qori Nelson took silver in the 800-meter run.
In team competition, Unified Volleyball earned a silver medal after an unforgettable championship match that came down to a single point in the third set. While the result wasn’t the gold, the friendships formed with the Florida team will last far beyond the final whistle. Soccer finished with a bronze medal, and Flag Football brought home silver after a hard-fought championship game against New Jersey, creating another lasting bond with its opponents.
The medals tell part of the story, but the friendships, sportsmanship, and moments of inclusion made Thursday a win for Team Michigan.
View Team Michigan photos here.
Tomorrow: Closing Ceremony
Tomorrow marks the final day of competition at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games. Team Michigan will wrap up an unforgettable week with a half day of Athletics competition, the final Swimming races of the Games, and Unified Bocce featuring all four SOMI athletes.
The day will end with Closing Ceremony, a celebration of everything this week has represented: personal accomplishments, new friendships, unforgettable moments, fierce sports competition, and the power of inclusion. It's one last opportunity for Team Michigan to compete, celebrate, and finish the USA Games together.
Friday, June 26
Athletics
11:30 a.m. – 200M (Final) – Anastasia Harmon
11:45 a.m. – 200M (Final) – William Seelbach
11:45 a.m. – 200M (Final) – Robert Bergum
12:00 p.m. – 200M (Final) – Dillon Maynard
Bocce
10:25 a.m. – South Dakota vs. Michigan (Unified Team) – Medal Round
11:05 a.m. – Michigan vs. New York (Unified Team) – Medal Round
11:50 a.m. – Michigan vs. California (Unified Team) – Medal Round
Gymnastics
COMPETITION COMPLETE
Flag Football
COMPETITION COMPLETE
Powerlifting
COMPETITION COMPLETE
Soccer
COMPETITION COMPLETE
Swimming
10:05 a.m. – 100YD Freestyle (Final) – Josh Bunsis
10:09 a.m. – 100YD Freestyle (Final) – Hunter Delahanty
11:13 a.m. – 50YD Backstroke (Final) – Josh Bunsis
11:13 a.m. – 50YD Backstroke (Final) – Hunter Delahanty
11:51 a.m. – 100YD Medley (Final) – Aspen Avery

Unified Volleyball
COMPETITION COMPLETE
*All competition times are CST

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ESPN Coverage of USA Games
ESPN will provide extensive coverage of the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games from June 20-26, bringing the competition to audiences nationwide through ESPN+, Disney+, ABC, and the ESPN App. Coverage begins with the Opening Ceremony and continues throughout the week, featuring live competition, while showcasing the inspiring stories of athletes from across the country.

Coverage Schedule (EST)
June 23-26 
Live coverage of Athletics, Swimming, & Powerlifting (ESPN+)
June 25, 2:00 p.m.
Unified Flag Football Gold Medal Game (NFL Network, ESPN+, Disney+)
July 25, Noon 
USA Games Review Show (ABC